Acoustic Sleeper Pad

$84.00100 pads per bag

$ 0.84 per Unit

Acoustic Sleeper Pads are 1/4-inch thick neoprene, 1-1/2-inches square. They are easily and quickly stapled to the underside of span-rated plywood. The Acoustic Sleeper has been issued US Patent No. 10,041,245.

Pads are generally used in the field of panels and along tongue-and-groove edges at a spacing determined by panel span rating to limit deflection. Pads may be used along terminal edges and at butt edges of panels at a closer spacing; strips are recommend at these locations to eliminate any deflection.

Stock and Shipping: Acoustic Sleeper Pads are generally stocked. Please allow 6 weeks for delivery. There is no cost for shipping the Acoustic Sleeper.

How it Works

With a ΔIIC-18, the Acoustic Sleeper has a higher rating than acoustical mats and gypsum cement. It is paired with construction panels such as plywood or OSB that has a structural span rating and forms the subfloor.

The Acoustic Sleeper system works as an integral component of fire-resistance rated floor/ceiling systems for wood frame construction, essentially replacing acoustical mats and gypsum cement and saving cost. Pads are stapled to the sheathing panel over structural members, and subfloor panels laid on top and fastened through the pads. Current UL Designs include:

Wood Joists: L502, L506, L514

I-Joists: L589

Wood Truss: L528, L563, L574

Metal Joists: L524

Light Gauge Metal Truss: L560, L565

On concrete floors, the Acoustic Sleeper system replaces rubber or cork underlayments, providing luxurious sound control at much lower cost. Pads or strips are stapled onto the underside of the panels and the panels placed, not anchored, to the structural deck so it is completely isolated from the structure. Strips are for use at terminal edges and butt edges and pads for tongue-in-groove edges and in the field of the panel.

Who Can Use It

The Benefits

The Acoustic Sleeper has a number of benefits over competitive products

Easy use with any type of flooring that uses panels to form the subfloor.

Structural discontinuity for maximum impact noise isolation with only 0.3% of floor area in contact with the structure.

Structure-borne noise isolation where partitions are installed on top of the panels.

High IIC ratings at lower cost.

Results

The Acoustic Sleeper is ultimately effective because it creates structural discontinuity. The goal of noise isolation is to keep the material that receives the impact from contacting the actual building structure.

The profile (patent pending) and spacing of the sleepers creates a huge difference between the amount of finish floor area and the amount actually in contact with the structure. For sleeper pads spaced at 24 inches, this means 99.7% of the finish floor area actually floats above the structure, making them superior to options like mats that make continuous contact with the structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Acoustic Sleeper made of?

Neoprene, a dense and resilient rubber selected for its ability to isolate vibrations.

Why does the Acoustic Sleeper have that particular profile (patent pending)?

A critical goal of isolating impact noise is to minimize contact between the finish floor surface and the supporting structure. More than 99.2% of the floor area actually floats on air with Acoustic Sleeper installations; continuous mat systems don’t do that.

Does the Acoustic Sleeper meet the International Building Code (2015)?

Yes. The Acoustic Sleeper is made of solid neoprene rubber, not wood, and IBC Section 718.2.7 does not apply. Independent tests per ASTM E2179 of sleeper pads at 24-inches under plywood performed at ΔIIC-18 and is a major component of the Impact Insulation Classification of floor systems to comply with IBC Section 1207.3. When used over a concrete deck it achieves IIC-46 even before a finish floor or ceiling is added to the underlayment system.

What configurations are available?

Acoustic Sleepers are 1-1/2″ wide, 1/4″ high, and are available as pads (1-1/2″ square) and strips (8′ long). They can be easily cut with a knife to any length.

What color is the Acoustic Sleeper?

The standard color is black.

How Does ΔIIC work to determine total system IIC values?

Conceptually, the ΔIIC values for the components of the floor/ceiling system should add together to provide the IIC for the system. However, the actual sound transmission values at different frequencies will affect the results. Better estimates can be analyzed if tests from all components are available.

UL-Listed

The Acoustic Sleeper Pad is certified by Underwriters Laboratories as wall and partition facings and accessory and listed in the UL Fire Resistance Directory CLBV.R39175..

In the AIA Product MasterSpec

Section 061600
"Sheathing" as an Acoustical Accessory for Underlayment Systems, under Miscellaneous Materials.